The Kitsch List

Though I am opposed some kitsch art and artists (such as Jeff Koons) I find Andy Warhols work fascinating both aesthetically and conceptually. The barrier between high and low end art is removed. Warhol his art commenting on celebrities and popular culture makes a mockery of our obsession with celebrities and popular culture. Genious. What I love about Warhol's work is that there seems to be an admittance and even acceptance, that he too is part of this mass pop cultural obsession, that he is not above the absurdity and obession of society.

Missile Dance, performed by Simonne and myself on Wednesday night, was inspired by Greenbergs lash-out on the 'Kitsch' where he lists some things that represent low culture such as 'magazine covers, Hollywood movies and tap dancing'. I was interested in our societies obessesion with entertainment. I chose to comment on the war, a serious issue which goes by the wayside as we continue to read magazines about celebrities and watch tv about fictional sensationalised wars and crimes. By turning the performance into a completely absurd routine where the music was sped up and the dance went on and on this commented on societies want for more and more entertainment. The missile courting the target was a great addition to the piece. This speaks of a mans world, mens obsession with conquering. I tend to think of George Bush in particular and this predicament in the Middle East. A power struggle between the missile and the target was present speaking of relationships of any kind I guess, be it religon, race, male and female, teacher and student!